Due to unforeseen circumstances, Waitara Family Medical Practice will unfortunately be closed on Saturday 25th June.
We will re-open Monday 27th June at 09:00am.
If you require medical assistance after hours or on weekends, please call Sydney Med Service for bulk billed home visits on 1300 466 347.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Waitara Family Medical Practice.
A highlight of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is Red Apple Day (Wednesday, 22nd June 2016), when Australians are encouraged to support the vital work of Bowel Cancer Australia through the purchase of a Bowel Cancer Awareness Ribbon and apple themed fundraising activities.
Visit the red apple day website for more information.
More than 4.8 million Australians experience bladder or bowel control problems. The Continence Foundation of Australia’s vision is to have a community free of the stigma of incontinence.
They provide information on funding, referral and products. They also offer free resources for individuals, carers and professionals to help treat bladder and bowel control problems.
Visit the Continence Foundation website for more information.
Modern, newly renovated consulting rooms are now available for lease! The room would suit allied health, social work, psychologist, massage therapists, naturopaths, the opportunities are endless! We are a purpose built medical practice and have a large reception area (reception service available with room hire), kitchen and meeting room, bathroom with disabled access, and secure under-ground parking.
We are conveniently located on Pacific Highway, Waitara, 10 minutes walk to Hornsby and Waitara train stations, Bus service runs outside the practice, allowing many public transport options for clients.
We currently have 2 rooms available, which are furnished with a desk, chair, examination bed and hand basin, but you are able to bring your own furniture. There is also internet and phone access to reception provided.
Rates are negotiable, either on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, which includes reception service, all outgoings, telephone and internet access, HICAPS & eftpos processing, and kitchen amenities.
For enquires, contact Penny at reception on 8038 1070 or email reception@waitaramedical.com
Lipoedema, also known as Painful Fat Syndrome is a progressive condition that occurs mostly in women.
The disease mainly affects the legs, although arms and other parts of the body can be affected. Legs appear heavy, swollen, shapeless and can be painful to the touch.
Lipoedema Australia Support Society is aimed at helping to raise awareness of the disease, advocating for and supporting women with Lipoedema.
For more information visit Lipoedema Australia’s Website.
Waitara Family Medical Practice will be closed on Monday 13th June for the Queen’s Birthday Public Holiday.
We will re-open at 09:00am Tuesday 14th June.
If you require medical assistance during public holidays, please call 1300 466 347 for Sydney Medical Service after hours GP, who do bulk billed home visits. 
Be extraordinary. Become a blood donor.
It’s easier than you think to achieve something extraordinary.
One in three of all the people you know will need blood in their lifetime–and you can do something about it. In just one hour you can save three lives with a single blood donation.
Ready to be extraordinary? Make an appointment to donate blood today.
Want to know more? See if you could donate or call the Red Cross Blood Service on 13 14 95.
Australia’s leading non-profit organisation dedicated to burn injury, facilitating and enabling programs and initiatives. Burn injury is one of the top 3 causes of accidental death in children under five years of age and one of the 3 most common injuries suffered by an Australian each year.
Prevention
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The Julian Burns Trust will be at the Sydney Pregnancy, Babies & Children’s Expo to provide burns safety info to parents.
For FREE tickets visit the website
The MS Walk and Fun Run is organised every year to raise money and awareness for people living with Multiple Sclerosis. Help them achieve their fundrasing goal of $650,000!
Most symptoms of multiple sclerosis go unnoticed by everyone except the person living with them. One day they can alter your memory, the next your vision. Striking without warning and leaving no trace, they are invisible. 23,000 people are living with MS in Australia.
Join participants and take part in a 5km or 10km course at Sydney Olympic Park.
For more information or to register for the event, visit the MS Walk and Fun Run website.
